Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 5, 2012
STERIS has been actively seeking devices for quick connect revalidation projects. STERIS was unable to obtain two (2) of the needed devices; these two devices represent the desig…
Steris Corporation recalled QKC1692E The QKC1692E Quick Connect device connects endoscopes to the sterilization t… - a moderate-severity action.
QKC1692E The QKC1692E Quick Connect device connects endoscopes to the sterilization t… was recalled by Steris Corporation in September 5, 2012. Reason: STERIS has been actively seeking devices for quick connect revalidation projects. STERIS was unable to obtai…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2284-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Steris Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-STERIS has been actively seeking devices for quick connect revalidation projects. STERIS was unable to obtai….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2284-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2284-2012) was formally reported on September 5, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 10, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Steris Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mentor, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 64 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: STERIS has been actively seeking devices for quick connect revalidation projects. STERIS was unable to obtain two (2) of the needed devices; these two devices represent the design of seven (7) models in one quick conne… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AR, AK, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WV.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
64 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
QKC1692E The QKC1692E Quick Connect device connects endoscopes to the sterilization tray for C1220E liquid chemical sterilization processor.
STERIS has been actively seeking devices for quick connect revalidation projects. STERIS was unable to obtain two (2) of the needed devices; these two devices represent the design of seven (7) models in one quick connect. Due to the unavailability of these two validation devices, STERIS will remove 7 models from the labeling of QKC1692E and will re-label all QKC1692Es in the field..
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2284-2012 |
| Date reported | September 5, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 10, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Steris Corporation |
| Firm location | Mentor, OH |
| Affected scope | 64 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AR, AK, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WV. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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